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The MSI Claw laying flat at CES.
Best microSD cards for the MSI Claw in 2024

Here are our eight picks for the best microSD cards for the MSI Claw to store games, saves, and more.

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The MSI Claw promises to bring a great gaming experience to the handheld market. It boasts an Intel Core Ultra processor and the base model has an internal 512GB SSD, while the top-of-the-line model has a 1TB SSD. That may sound like a lot of space, but with plenty of titles available to run on it, you can end up filling the hard drive quickly. For instance, some games are over 100GB, so only around five will fit on the 512GB SSD. If you want to store all your games, save files, screenshots, downloads, and more, you'll be better off adding a bit of extra space as well. Thankfully, this handheld gaming console accepts microSD cards, and here are some of the best options available.

SAMSUNG EVO Select microSD memory card held carefully next to a smartphone on an airplance
Samsung's 512GB microSD card falls to an unbeatable price with this deal that drops it to an all-time low

Stock up on storage while you can with this fantastic deal that takes 29% off this Samsung 512GB microSD card.

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There are a lot of different options when it comes to storage like SSDs, M.2 SSDs, and even HDDs. But if you're looking for the most compact and affordable option, a microSD card is the way to go. The size pretty much goes unmatched, and with so many different types, you're bound to find one that fits your needs, and at a price that you can afford. With that said, we've found a phenomenal deal on this Samsung 512GB microSD that's now 29% off, down to just $24.99 for a limited time.

An image showing a Samsung EVO Plus SDXC V30 card placed on a rotary knob of a keyboard.
SD card buying guide: Speed classes, capacities, and sizes explained

Look beyond just the capacity to get the best SD and microSD card for your device

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MicroSD cards may not be as prevalent as they used to be among the best smartphones, but they continue to serve as a reliable storage solution for things like digital cameras, drones, and handheld consoles like the Steam Deck and its alternatives. They even serve as drives for the operating system and software on single-board computers like the Raspberry Pi, so it's safe to say that they're still very relevant.

512GB microSD card matched with Steam Deck ROG Ally
This 512GB microSD falls to a new all-time low at just $27 for a limited time

Increase the storage on your device with this affordable microSD card for just $27.

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You can never have enough storage when it comes to laptops, desktops, or even handheld gaming consoles like the Steam Deck and Asus ROG Ally. So if you've been looking to upgrade your storage on the cheap on the latter products, this deal on TeamGroup's 512GB microSD card is going to be an excellent buy, coming in at just $27, which is the lowest price we've seen for this product.

1TB Lexar PLAY microSDXC UHS-I Card going into a Nintendo Switch
This huge 1TB microSD memory card is half price for Prime Day

A great way to add 1TB of storage to your Steam Deck, ROG Ally, Switch, and more.

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You can never have enough memory, especially when it comes to handheld gaming consoles like the Steam Deck, ROG Ally, Nintendo Switch, and many more. That's why this is the perfect deal if you've been looking to upgrade the storage of your devices on the cheap. This 1TB microSD card is now 52% off its retail price, coming in at just $63 for a limited time during Prime Day. So, if you've been itching to drop another 1TB into your device or just want to have some additional storage lying around, be sure to grab this deal while it lasts.

400GB microSD promo image
Grab this 400GB microSD card for just $30 for a limited time

You can also upgrade your Steam Deck, smartphone, camera, laptop, and more.

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Whether you're installing games on a handheld console like the Steam Deck or Asus ROG Ally, or just downloading or transferring your favorite movies to a tablet, storage space is something you can never have enough of. Thankfully, it's easy to expand the storage of your devices if it has a microSD card slot. All you have to do is just choose a size, pop it in, and off you go. While these cards can get quite expensive, we've found an amazing deal on a 400GB microSD card that is being discounted by 57% off its MSRP, bringing it down to just $30 for a limited time.

SAMSUNG EVO Select microSD memory card held carefully next to a smartphone on an airplance
Samsung microSD cards get a massive discount at up to 55% off

Stock up on storage while you can with these excellent deals.

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You can never have enough extra storage and microSD cards are an extremely compact solution. The format is versatile, and can be used in a wide variety of devices like smartphones, cameras, PCs, tablets, the Steam Deck, and more. If that wasn't enough, you get a wide assortment of options when it comes to size and speed, meaning that there's a microSD card for every budget. Samsung's EVO Select microSD cards are now on sale, and the biggest deal out of the bunch is the 256GB card being discounted by a whopping 55 percent off.

Surface Pro 9 storage slot
Does the Surface Pro 9 have a microSD card slot?

If you're wondering if the Surface Pro 9 has a microSD card slot, then we're here to help answer that question in this simple guide.

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A feature common in many popular tablets and 2-in-1s is microSD card expansion. This lets you expand your storage space for photos, videos, and documents at any time without paying for extra storage when buying your device. So, with the Surface Pro 9 being the newest tablet in Microsoft's family, you might be wondering if it has a microSD card slot. Unfortunately, the answer is no. However, there is a way to get more onboard storage. It just requires a little technical know-how.

SIM tray with a microSD card slot resting on phone's back
How to insert a memory card in your phone to expand storage

If you're running low on storage, a microSD card can save the day. Here's how to expand your phone's storage using a memory card.

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Getting the "Storage space running out" notification on your Android phone is never a great sight. We have all been served with that dreaded notification at some point. In most cases, it's usually the result of us just mindlessly downloading, installing, and storing stuff on our phones without being mindful of the storage limit or taking time to clean up. Whatever the case may be, it's no time to panic. If you're running low on storage, a microSD card can save the day. It's the easiest and cheapest way to add more memory to your Android phone. Here's how to do it.

SanDisk Extreme PLUS 256GB microSD card
Get a super-fast 256GB microSD card for $58 today

This A2-rated 256GB microSD card from SanDisk is a great option for your Android phone/tablet, camera, or Nintendo Switch.

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Even though smartphones and tablets have more storage now than ever before, there are still countless uses for microSD cards. They're still required for many types of cameras and drones, and they can be used as additional storage on everything from Android tablets to Nintendo Switch consoles. Now you can get one of the fastest-available 256GB microSD cards for $57.99 at Best Buy, a savings of $42 from the original MSRP and about $20 lower than the typical price.

SanDisk Extreme 1TB UHS-1 microSD card
MicroSD cards with 1TB of storage are on the way

Micron and Western Digital have announced 1TB microSD cards that feature the A2 specification. Micron's microSD card will be available in Q2 2019.

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There was a time when microSD cards seemed to be slowly dying. New flagship releases seemed to drop support for microSD cards a few years ago. However, microSD cards have made a conditional comeback. These days, most phones (including flagships) feature microSD expansion with a hybrid SIM/memory card slot, which means users have to choose between dual SIM capability and microSD expansion. (Some budget phones do feature a triple slot for both features, though.) The Samsung Galaxy S10, for example, features a microSD card slot, although Huawei has moved to a proprietary Nano Memory card format. In terms of sizes, 512GB microSD cards were the biggest consumers could get. This changes now as the world's first 1TB microSD cards have been announced.

Diving into SDCardFS: How Google's FUSE Replacement Will Reduce I/O Overhead

An in-depth exploration into SDCardFS, Google's replacement for FUSE, and how its implementation will reduce I/O overhead.

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Several months ago, Google added something called “SDCardFS” to the official AOSP branches for the Linux kernel. At the time, the move was noticed only by some kernel developers, but otherwise flew under the radar of most users. No surprise there considering the fact that most users, including myself, do not really know what goes on under the hood of the Android OS and its kernel.

HTC 10 vs Galaxy S7 microSD Speed

Test the R/W speeds of your phone's microSD card reader See transfer speeds within your phone, PC transfer speeds, app launch speeds and game FPS speeds.

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So here is something that a lot of people usually don't think about when it comes to the performance of their phone. How fast is the microSD slot? We put two of this year's biggest phones to the test to see what we would find.